Origin
Flint, MI
Night in Flint on Thursday
Local time
9:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Flint, MI to New Haven, MI
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
48m
Distance
35.1 mi
57 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Haven, MI
James Mirakian
Trip Overview
This straightforward 35.1-mile drive from Flint to New Haven, Michigan, is easily manageable in about 48 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily navigate on roads like Chevrolet-Buick Freeway and East Corunna Road. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $5, this trip is budget-friendly. The route offers a mixed driving experience, so you won't be stuck on one type of road for too long. Given the short distance and duration, there's no need to split this journey; you can comfortably complete it in a single day. You'll remain within the Midwest region throughout your travels.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 35.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (37%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a varied driving experience on this route, with 37% of the journey taking place on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 12.9 miles on the Chevrolet-Buick Freeway, offering a chance to maintain a steady pace. As you transition between the Chevrolet-Buick Freeway, East Corunna Road, and North State Road, you'll notice shifts in the driving environment. This mixed profile means you'll experience both faster highway travel and potentially more local road conditions, keeping the drive dynamic.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 12.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near M 21 / East Court Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 48m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (M 21 / East Court Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (South Grand Traverse Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
9
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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M 21 / East Court Street
Turn uturn onto M 21 / East Court Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
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South Grand Traverse Street
Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street
Navigation decision point
7
13.8 mi into trip
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~15m in
Take the exit toward M 13: Saginaw
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 123
Toward M 13: Saginaw
5
14 mi into trip
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~16m in
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M 13 / South Sheridan Road
At end of road, turn left onto M 13 / South Sheridan Road
Navigation decision point
5
35 mi into trip
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~48m in
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North Seymour Road
Turn sharp right onto North Seymour Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Flint, MI to New Haven, MI, road signs begin pointing toward M 13: Saginaw along the way.
M 13: Saginaw
13.8 mi in
|
~15m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet-Buick Freeway | 12.9 mi | 13m |
| East Corunna Road | 9.7 mi | 13m |
| North State Road | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| Six Mile Creek Road | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| South Sheridan Road | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| South Grand Traverse Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Court Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Seymour Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
— 12.9 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flint, MI and New Haven, MI.
1
Start on this road
93 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
Turn uturn onto M 21
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
East Court Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
South Grand Traverse Street
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
5
Merge onto I 69
13 mi
·
13 min
·
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 123
Toward M 13: Saginaw
Use the slight right lane.
7
At end of road, turn left onto M 13
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
South Sheridan Road
8
Turn left onto M 21
9.7 mi
·
13 min
·
East Corunna Road
9
Turn right onto North State Road
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
North State Road
10
Turn left onto Six Mile Creek Road
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Six Mile Creek Road
11
Turn sharp right onto North Seymour Road
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
North Seymour Road
12
Arrive at destination
North Seymour Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.6 mi from Flint, MI · 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.6 miles from Flint, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in New Haven, MI
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into New Haven, MI if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.49 one way
$10.97 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.03 | $12.05 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.75 | $13.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.75 | $15.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.69 | $1.68 |
| Efficient EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.07 | $1.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14 | 0 | $4.91 | $2.25 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
New Haven, MI
Night in New Haven on Thursday
Local time
9:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
17 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
48m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Flint, MI to New Haven, MI covers 35.1 miles and takes about 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Chevrolet-Buick Freeway, East Corunna Road, North State Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.6 miles from Flint, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.49 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 48m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (M 21 / East Court Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (South Grand Traverse Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Flint, MI to New Haven, MI, road signs begin pointing toward M 13: Saginaw along the way.
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